Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Dental Board of California · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in San Jose

11 employers have 14 open dental assistant roles in San Jose.

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley2 open Smile Brands2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Almaden Valley Smile Design1 open David T Suezaki DMD1 open Dr Tong Zheng DDS Inc1 open Gardner Health Services1 open Hennessey Dental1 open

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About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the San Jose area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in San Jose, CA right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 14 live dental assistant openings in San Jose, CA. They come from 11 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in San Jose?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the San Jose area is $74,600 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in California?

The Dental Board of California sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in California. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the California requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in San Jose?

The San Jose listings currently come from 11 employers, including Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (2), Smile Brands (2), and Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2). 8 other employers have openings too.